Tag Archives: What is stress

Over-committing, perfectionism and sketchy personal boundaries, can result in feeling overwhelmed any time of year. But the unrealistic expectations, madcap pace and endless entertaining of the holidays shifts the potential for overwhelm into overdrive—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The solution … Continue reading →

Hot shot kid in a too-fast car cut you off this morning; it’s noon and you’re still seething. Spouse had an affair 25 years ago and even though you’ve been divorced for 10 years, your stomach still knots up when … Continue reading →

Most people have experienced the relaxing effect of music—from the soft strains of a flute playing in the background during a massage, to tuning out the world with your headphones during a grueling commute on public transit. With hectic schedules, … Continue reading →

IT’S OFFICIAL: THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN! Dare we hope that this one will be truly magical? Not if we let ourselves get bogged down in overdoing, overwhelm and other all-too-familiar stress-inducing patterns. Here are 10 ways to … Continue reading →

You’re just about to leave for your dentist appointment, when you receive a phone call saying the dentist has been called out on emergency and will have to reschedule your appointment. Congratulations! You are the winner of one unexpected free … Continue reading →

With our busy lives, paying attention to taking care of ourselves is more important than ever—yet it’s often the last thing on our minds. To accomplish everything on our to do lists, we work overtime to meet deadlines and use … Continue reading →

From Halloween through Super Bowl Sunday, the holidays provide a wealth of opportunities to practice self-compassion and equanimity OR make yourself and everyone you encounter KUH-RANG-KEE AND KUH-RAY-ZEE! The choice is yours. If you’d prefer a more humane and sane holiday … Continue reading →